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Quartersawn Makoré Wood Veneer

Quartersawn MakoreA mature makoré ('mak-or-ray') tree can grow up to 50 feet tall and 4 foot in diameter. The warm tones found in this veneer species make a perfect complement to many other wood species. We offer makoré veneer in several grain patterns. Curly or "mottled" makoré is abundant but we also have quilted and other figured makoré veneers in stock from time to time. This species is similar to sapele in grain and texture but with a slightly darker brown tone.

Common Name:
  Macoré, African Cherry, African Mahogany, Baku, Abaku, Agamokwé
Scientific Name:
  Tieghemella heckelii
Family:
  Sapotaceae
Color:
  Reddish brown with occasional pink hues
Origin:
  West Africa (Liberia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon)
Hardness:
  Primarily hard
Texture:
  Fine, even texture
Finishing:
  Readily accepts stains and finishes
Did You Know:
 

Many years ago, the spread of this tree was largely due to the transport of seeds in the digestive tract of elephants and other forest animals. These creatures not only provide a means of movement but their "droppings" also leave a fertile mound for the seed to begin life.



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